A nine-figure fortune wont get you much mention these days, at least not here. This year, for the first time, everyone in The Forbes 400 has at least $1 billion. The collective net worth of the nations wealthiest climbed $120 billion, to $1.25 trillion. Surging real estate, oil and other asset prices paved the way for 28 new members and 14 returnees. More...

$100 Million, Anyone?By David Whelan
Alfred Manns fourth wife and seven children wont get his billions. He wants to give it all away and help turn lab research into breakthrough medical products. Why arent more universities lining up?

EncoreBy Mark Tatge with Miriam Gottfried
Mike Ilitch has backed losing sports teams and pizza before it was dinner fareand won big. But casinos in Detroit?

Wind BrokerBy Tatiana Serafin
Jack Manning got rich off a federal housing credit. Now he wants to get richer off an energy credit.

Blame The MilkmanBy Monte Burke
A taskmaster father taught Bob Rich, head of food giant Rich Products, one lesson: Beat the competition.